Crazy Town’s Shifty Shellshock, whose real name is Seth Brooks Binzer, is being remembered by his family.
In a statement, according to information received SunThe “Butterfly” singer’s family respects his dedication to music and his children.
“To Seth, the world was art — he loved every part of it, from music and fashion to graffiti, skateboarding and his hometown of Los Angeles,” the statement said. “He loved his three sons more than anything, and his dedication to his music and fans never wavered.”
The statement added that the family acknowledged Binzer’s struggle with drug addiction — which lasted for decades during his life.
“Seth struggled with addiction throughout his life, he did so in a very public forum which was particularly challenging. God knows he tried very hard to defeat his demons but sadly, he lost his battle,” the statement said. “Our hearts are broken by his loss. Seth’s larger-than-life presence touched so many. Seth was a troubled soul but he was a beautiful person and had a heart of gold.”
The family ended the tribute by once again honoring his legacy as a father, saying Binzer “will live on through his three sons, who were his proudest accomplishments. Hello, Gage and Phoenix.”
At Confirmed that Binzer was found dead He died at his home in Los Angeles on June 24. He was 49.
A statement received said that PeopleBinzer’s former manager, Howie Huberman, said his death was the result of an accidental overdose.
“Seth Binzer, after battling addiction and finding rapid success with Crazy Town’s ‘Butterfly,’ was never able to reach a more successful level of dealing with his addiction,” said Huberman. “We all tried, but ultimately we all failed, otherwise Shifty would still be here.”
He added, “The cause of death was a combination of prescription medication and street drugs. Shifty was my friend and truly wanted to get himself fixed – unfortunately no one had the exact tools to do so, including myself.”
Los Angeles Medical Examiner’s Office The results of a toxicology report conducted during an autopsy have not yet been released.
In 2008, Binzer appeared in Celebrity Rehab with Dr. DrewWhere he openly discussed his battle with drugs.
Shellshock and Crazy Town gained fame for their chart-topping hit, “Butterfly”, which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2001 and became an anthem of the early 2000s.
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